5 out of 5 average rating, 7 reviews5 (7)History walk and picnic atop Fiesole with a local architect
This peaceful walk and picnic in Fiesole will give you up-close insight into the area’s art, architecture, history, and nature. The walk is 1,5 km (approximately 1 mile)
difference in height 197 meter, average slope 13%.
• We’ll meet at the fountain in the San Domenico district then move to pick up schiacciata, a traditional Tuscan focaccia, for our picnic. I’ll introduce you to local ingredients like prosciutto crudo, finocchiona, and seasonal porcini mushrooms.
• We’ll visit the Beato Angelico fresco at the San Domenico Monastery before following the ancient Etruscan road to Fiesole. Along the way, I’ll share stories about the architecture and landscape, including the 15th-century Pazzi conspiracy at Villa Medici.
• At the hilltop Convent of San Francesco, we’ll pause to enjoy our picnic and panoramic views of Florence, the Roman Theatre, and the surrounding hills. Afterward, we’ll head back to Piazza Mino, where I’ll offer recommendations for a well-deserved coffee or aperitivo.
Uncovering the beauty and history overlooked by typical tours, this walk will give you a different perspective on Florence.
